Category Archives: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Album reviews.

Live From Outside :: T Bird & The Breaks Live On BalconyTV

Can’t get enough of T Bird & The Breaks?  Neither can I.  So, here’s an oldie but goodie from a few months back, live on BalconyTV.

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Statement Raps :: ‘The Declaration’ From The Undergrind

The Undergrind is a cross state collaboration meant to show that no matter where you are, be aware.  A recent collaboration with DVZN Media has produced The Declaration, a verbal and visual demonstration of how those who don’t know their past are doomed to help the cycle continue.  Take it in, and then tell a friend.

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Stand Alone Theory :: Ghost Palace’s ‘Misanthrope’ Video

Ghost Palace, a great mix of solid production and deeply introspective lyricism, provides a nice visual statement of that balance with their latest video, Misanthrope.  It speaks for itself, so take a moment and let it speak to you.

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Nighttime Reflections :: Kinder’s ‘Absolving The Absolutes’ Hits The Waves

Kinder, one of the many creative souls on (in)Sect Records impressive roster, has put out a new collection of sounds for when the sun goes down.  There’s even a track from his upcoming release Tourney.  Check it out, spread the word.

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Tribute :: ‘Dilla Remixes Prt. 1’ By Floyd Da Locsmif

Live from AtlantaFloyd the Locsmif brings us the first volume of beats made in honor of J-Dilla, one of the greats of our generation who left us much too soon.  Dilla Remixes Prt. 1 is a short but powerful introduction to what will hopefully be a continuing tribute series.

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Cool World Style :: ‘Super Crazy Animal Hand! Mixed Tape!’ Unleashed


Live and direct from The Epicenter comes a commissioned mix courtesy of Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice.  This time, the order came from Atom Todd, the new visual man behind J. Anthony Hernandez and Brian Brinlee‘s Super Crazy Animal Hand! series.  Dig it, share it, and check those links for more info on this dynamite comic experience.

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Supa Dupa Fly :: ‘Farrah Flossitt’ Video Arrives

Live and direct from KB the Boo Bonic and The Moon Guys comes the visual element to the titular banger Farrah Flossitt.  The Moon Guys made this one extra trippy, so dive right in!

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Bangers :: New Tunes From Click-Clack

Click-Clack is a beast in the studio.  Hot on the heels of a collaboration with Cap’n Kirk of SubKulture PatriotsClick-Clack is back with a new single and a new chapter in the Housework series.  Dig it and dig it good…

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Stolen Moment :: MDK’s Blackchyl Brings The ‘Flame’

Mindz of a Different Kind is definitely one of the strongest collectives in Austin‘s hip hop scene, but often, the individual efforts of each member are overlooked.  Blackchyl recently made an attempt to broaden the scope of how MDK is perceived by dropping a solo track and video.  Check out Flame, and share it with other heads.  And as always, support local and indie music.

-chief

Black Rock Matters :: AFROPUNK Mixtape #005 – Midnight School

Lots of good stuff on here from artists you know, and artists you aren’t familiar with yet.  Added bonus, the homies BLXPLTN round out this particular section.  Worth the time it’ll take to introduce your ears to this.

-chief